Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,546, Thomas Farmer, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Farmer, Thomas
S 43,546
{ B.L.W. 722-200 Lieut. Issued Oct. 7, 1789. No papers.
CONTENTS

Jan? May 1. 1820 (2,828)
New York Roll.
✓ Thomas Farmer Capt Prentice Lieutenant Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of Sept. 1818 - and sent to Powers and Adams Catskill N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 4 yrs & 24/30. — 95- Semi-annual all'ce ending 1 st March 1819 — 120 —
$ 215-
- Meigs
{ Revolutionary claim, 4 May Act 18th March, 1818. } 1820
4 Years 1777-
✓ continued.
Durham, New Co.

Wolfville Centre Powell Adams.
Calais, NY
June 9, 1820

I Thomas Farmer, of Durham, in the County of Greene in the State of New York, do hereby declare that I was, an Officer in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, and Served as such, untill the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Two. Just before the War Closed, when I retired, as a Supernumerary Officer, according to a direction, and subject to the call of Congress, and was thus held until the war termi- nated, at which Period I was a Lieutenant in the fourth Regiment of the Connecticut Line - - - - - And I also declare, that I afterwards received a Certificate (commonly called a Commutation Certificate) for a sum equal to the amount of five years full Pay; which sum was offered by the resolve of Congress of the 22 nd of March 1783, instead of the half Pay for life to which I was entitled under the resolve of Congress of the 21 st of October 1780 - - - - -
And I do further declare that I have received of the United States, as a Pensioner, since the third day of March 1826, Twenty dollars Per month up to the third day of March 1828, Amounting to four hundred and eighty Dollars, Paid to me by the agent for Paying Pensions in the City, and State of New York - and I also declare that I have received no moneys from the United States as a Pensioner since the third day of March 1828 - - - - -
Thomas Farmer
John W. Young N.B. Please direct your communication to Thomas Farmer, Durham Greene County N. York -
To the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States

Before me Joseph Blanchard one of the Commissioners of the County of Greene & State of New York personally affirmed this day Janice P. Hittell & Alice Hana of the said County who did severally make oath that Thomas Farnum by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been an officer in the Army of the revolution in uniform at their station. witness my hand this 20 th day of June 1828
Blanchard
I Charles C. Abel Clerk of the Court of the County of Greene do Certify that Joseph Blanchard before whom the foregoing Affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Commissioner &c and duly sworn to administer oaths &c.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court. this twenty third day of June in the Year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & twenty Eight.
C. C. Abel Clerk of Greene County.

Thomas C. Barker, Esq.; Judge, Catskill, Greene County, & New-York.
Thomas Farmer, Lieut. Connecticut line, Revolutionary Claim.
Correct found on the rolls of col. R. G. Meigs's regiment, as a lieutenant!
For evidence of the appli- -cant's indigent circumstances, see endorsement in the case of Jared Hitchcock.

State of New York Green County ss.
On this 38 th day of April 1817, before me the Subscriber One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Green in the State of New York, Personally appears Thomas Farmer aged Sixty five years. Resident in the Town of Durham in the said County, who being by me first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the Provisions made by the late act of Congress, entitled to An act to provide for certain Persons engaged in the land and naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war: — That he the said Thomas Farmer entered the Service as an Officer in February 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the Compa- ny commanded by Captain Jonas Mather of the fourth Connect- icut Regiment, commanded by Col n Douglas, who shortly after died; Col n Deming then commanded, who also shortly after the command then fell to Col n Mather Jonathan Mather That he continued to serve in the said Corps, or in the Service of the United States until the fall of the year 1781 — when in conse- quence of a resolution of Congress for a number of the Officers to retire (there being a supernumerary of them at that time), and he being unwilling accordingly retired from the Service in Pesho Kill State of New York, — and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, — — — Sworn to and declared before me the day and year above said
W. P. Barker

I, Thomas P. Barker, Judge, do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Thomas Farmer did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and heard before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, Pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. —
Thos P Barker
April 11 th 1818 —
I the said Judge further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Thomas Farmer in the commission herein enclosed mentioned is the same Thomas Farmer in the pending declaration mentioned
Thos P Barker

I William Van Beyan Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Greene and State of New York do certify that Thomas E. Barker was a Judge of said Court on the Eleventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen and for several years prior thereto, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and that the signature of the said Judge to the within affidavits or declaration of Thomas Farmer, and also to the affidavits of Plato Adams, Francis Kitchcock, Alfred Hance & Samuel Brown is genuine. In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid, this thirteenth day of May 1818
Wm Van Beyan Clerk as aforesaid

State of New York Greene County Ys. On this thirty first day of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty personally appeared in open Court, viz. the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County before the Judges thereof (being a Court of record for said County) proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, having unlimited Jurisdiction in point of amount, keeping a record of proceedings, having a Common Seal, and the power to fine and imprison) Thomas Farmer aged sixty seven years, resident of the Town of Durham in said County and State, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. that he on the fifteenth day of February one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, entered the service, under an Ensigns Commission, in the State of Connecticut, in the Company commanded by Capt. Jonas Prentice, in the fourth Connecticut regiment, commanded firstly by Col. Douglass secondly by Col. Denning, and afterwards by Col. Return J. Meigs, continental establishment; that he served as ensign until the eight day of September one thousand seven hundred and eighty, at which time he was promoted to a lieutenancy, and served as lieutenant, until November one thousand seven hundred and eighty one; at which time he retired from the service, on account of then being supernumerary officers, pursuant to the Act of Congress, Having served

four years and eight months. That he is now a pensioner and inscribed on the pension roll, under the act entitled an "Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed 18 th March 1818, that his former declaration under said act was made about the eleventh of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that the number of his pension certificate is, two thousand eight hundred and twenty, eight. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner, disposed of any of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to being myself, within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th of March 1818: And I have not, nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule annexed and by me subscribed-
Schedule
Real estate. A small lot of land lying in Durham in said County, being in quantity thirty two rods, on which is erected a house twenty four feet square, one and one half story high. My interest in the same does not extend

one hundred and fifty dollars-
Personal. Two old tables - 8 old common Windsor chairs one old stand - \frac{1}{2} doz knives and forks - \frac{1}{2} doz tea spoons 3 table spoons, one pot - one old brass kettle, one frying pan one pair fire dogs one pair shovel and tongs, one pair old bellows, one small mahogany-framed looking glass one stove do one tin pail one pair iron candle sticks one set cups and saucers one tea pot, milk cup and sugar bowl \frac{1}{2} doz plates - 2 bowls. One third of a cow, one dish kettle one pair flat irons - Thomas Farmer (Copy)
The said Thomas Farmer further saith that he is by trade a Tailor that he is very infirm, and has not been able to make a garment for the last fifteen years partly on account of a disabled finger and that he is wholly unable to labour; that his wife is seventy two years of age, has been infirm and unable to labour for the last six years, and for the last sixteen months has been wholly helpless and unable to walk and requires the assistance of a nurse continually: That none of his children reside with him - His daughter Harriet aged about twenty nine years who is married to Alfred Hand, resides with her said husband & children partly under the same roof and partly in a house adjoin- -ing and is supported by her said husband; And that this declarant is wholly dependant on his pension and his relations for the support of himself and family
Thomas Farmer
Sworn and declared
this 31 st day of May
1820 in Open Court
before me Wm Van Bergen Clk
(Copy)

The Court estimate the value of the pensioner, estate contained in his inventory at one hundred and seventy five dollars-
(copy)
Moses J. Cantin Thomas E Barker Pres. H. Ayton-
State of New York Greene County Ys. John Adams of lawful age, being duly sworn saith that he has estimated the real and personal property in the annexed Schedule of Thomas Farmer, and does not believe the value of the same exceeds one hundred and seventy five dollars John Adams Sworn to this 31 st day of May 1820 before me in open court (copy) Wm Van Rensselaer
I William Van Rensselaer Clerk of the said County of Greene do hereby certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court: And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and seventy five dollars: In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court on this thirty first day of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Wm Van Rensselaer

43 546
Cum
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 43, 546
Thomas Harmer
Lieut Genl Gov
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 DEC. 13 Visit to J. D. Adams, Annapolis, Md.

State of New York. Greene County ss
John Adams of lawful age being duly sworn doth depose and say that he has been acquainted with Thomas Farmer the person named in the annexed declaration, about sixteen years that he is an aged and infirm man wholly destitute of property, and dependent on his friends and relations for the support of himself and wife, who is also infirm and helpless
Sworn this 19 th day of Aug t 1818 before me John Adams
Moses Bantine.
First Judge of Greene County
I Moses Bantine first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Greene and State of New York do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Thomas Farmer in the annexed declaration named is in indigent circumstances and needs the support of his Country — I do further certify that I am well acquainted with John Adams in the above affidavit named and know him to be a person entitled to full credit
Moses Bantine
First Judge of Greene County

I Charles C. Abell deputy Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Greene and State of New-York do certify that Moses S. Cantine was a Judge of said Court on the Eighteenth day of August instans, that I am well acquainted with his hand wri- ting, and that the signature of the said Judge to the forewritten affidavit and Certificate is genuine. In wit- ness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid this nineteenth day of August 1878
Chas. C. Abell Dpt. Clk.

No of orig Pay 282-
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
26 July 1828.
Thomas Farmer, _____ of Durham, _____ in the County of Greene _____ in the State of New York, _____ has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such to the end of the war,
at which period he was a Lieutenant in the Fourth regiment of the Connecticut line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of four hundred & eighty dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of New York.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. D.kins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
July 29 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to Thomas Farmer in the Connecticut line, amounting to Sixty hundred dollars.
It further appears that Thomas Farmer is now on the pension list of the New York agency, and has been since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month.
Richd Hagner Aud

Commission in favor of Thos. Farmer as Ensign 5 th Conn t Reg t to rank from 15 th Febr y 1777 & dated 16 th March 1779. —
Commission in favor of same as Lieutenant in the same Reg t to rank from 8 Sept r 1780, & dated 20 October 1781. —

The Farmer
May 18 th
M. Cole
March 31, 1837.
Ex 16 - April 3 37
Edward B. Smith

We desire to see the papers of the pension papers of Lieut Thomas Farmer of the Regt. Pennsioned in New York
March 31. '57
Edwards Smith

Act 1828 Settled at Treasury Cons n with Invalid file # 43.576

Coats Hill June 23. 1828
Richard Rush Esq.
Sir. I enclose the declaration of Lieut. Thomas Farman, also his commissions - I am not certain that his papers are right - Please inform me -
Yrs respectfully
John Adams -

Mr. Wm. Rolle Aug. 1853. C.S.P.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Esq.
Correct
Washington City
Jan 2

with orig. note Aug. 1883. C.S.P.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Esq.
Correct
Washington City
Jan 2

Catskill. N. Y. Augt. 19. 1878
We enclose the proof & certificate of needy circumstances in the case of Thomas Far- mer - A speedy return would much relief the soldier, as he is truly in needy circumstances.
Yours Powers & Adams

John Brown 2828
Contraband
JWU
Calhoun Egein Secretary of war Washington City

SW
John Warner 2828
Concord
Calhoun Equin Secretary of war Washington City

Catskill, New. York, May
31. 1820
Sir,
Enclosed are the papers of Lieut. Farmer under the amended pension act, which we hope you will find correct. Please to make a return to us, soon as the duties of your Office, will permit.
Respectfully yours,
Towers & Adams -